Vaishnavee (The Goddess), is a 2018 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama thriller film directed by veteran director Sumitra Peries the “Poetess of Sinhala Cinema” and produced by Mano Nanayakkara. Based on a story by late Sri Lankabhimanya Dr.Lester James Peiris this movie stars Yashoda Wimaladharma, Thumindu Dodantenna and Jayalath Manoratne in lead roles along with Vasanthi Chathurani and Cletus Mendis.

A special screening of the movie will be on August 25th from 2:30 – 6:00 pm at the Alhambra Renaissance theatre in Alhambra with Award-winning actress Yashoda Wimaladharma. Organized by Nalanda College Old Boys Association of America (NCOBAA) as a tribute to late Dr. Lester James Peiris in recognition of his contribution to the Sinhala Cinema. Tickets are $25. For more information contact NCOBAA